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I've mentioned a few times that the Carolina Hurricanes' change in fortunes can partially be tied to the night they moved up in the draft lottery in 2018.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / August 6

Hurricanes’ Svechnikov Poised for Consistency After Career Season

The 2025-26 season was, in a word, cathartic for Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov. Following an ACL injury during the 2022-23 season, it took him two years to return to the forward the Hurricanes drafted second overall in 2018.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 20

NHL Stanley Cup Odds: Hurricanes Lead Early Favorites

The early outlook for the 2026-27 NHL season is already taking shape, with several contenders separating themselves as Stanley Cup favorites. Fresh off their championship run, the Carolina Hurricanes sit at the top of the board, while perennial contenders like the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning remain firmly in the mix.

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / June 12

Svechnikov, Aho finally had their moments for Hurricanes in Game 5

For as well as the Carolina Hurricanes have played in these playoffs, there was always the sense they had an even higher level to unlock. Coming into Thursday’s

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / June 11

Svechnikov, Staal push Hurricanes within one win of Stanley Cup

The criticism of the Carolina Hurricanes in past postseasons is that they don’t get enough from their stars, especially in the first few games of the Stanley Cup Final.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 12

Winners, losers from Game 5: Hurricanes stars arrive just in time

Winners, losers from Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes stars end slumps just in time

The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from winning their first Stanley Cup in 20 years.

Canes' Jordan Staal makes Stanley Cup Final history by extending goal streak

Golden Knights star center leaves arena with injury in Game 5

John Tortorella leaving his clothes in Carolina, dismisses 'stupidest' question

Lightning's Nikita Kucherov wins NHL MVP in closest vote in over two decades

Oilers star requests trade

Oilers need to end their Mike Babcock pursuit before they do even more damage

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / June 9

What do Aho and Svechnikov need to do to come alive in Stanley Cup Final?

The Carolina Hurricanes are down two games to win in the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights, and if there’s a reason for optimism, it’s that two of their star forwards still have another level to reach.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 3

Hurricanes’ top line is getting chances, not results. What’s wrong?

Shellshock wouldn’t be the right word. It’s not as if the Carolina Hurricanes were blown out of their own barn 6-0 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Winners, losers from Game 1 of 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights' Tomas Hertl plays hero

The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 1

Five things to watch in Stanley Cup Final: Outstanding goalkeeping, first line battle and more

Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes is Tuesday. Before the puck drops on the best-of-seven series, here are five things we're keeping an eye on throughout the championship round.

John Tortorella hasn't been biggest factor in Golden Knights' turnaround

Hurricanes back in Stanley Cup Final after Canadiens rout

Mitch Marner, Taylor Hall make strong case for Stanley Cup MVP

Best players in 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights have the star power

Does the NHL have a playoff format problem?

Fans triggered: Why Montreal’s GM took a shot at the Maple Leafs

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 31

The top 10 players in 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights have the star power

Let's take a look at the top 10 players in this series.

John Tortorella hasn't been biggest factor in Golden Knights' turnaround

Golden Knights' Mitch Marner is grateful for first Stanley Cup Final trip

Hurricanes back in Stanley Cup Final after Canadiens rout

Oddsmakers set Hurricanes as favorite to lift Stanley Cup

Marner, Taylor Hall make strong case for Stanley Cup MVP

Does the NHL have a playoff format problem?

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 26

Hurricanes look a class above the Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes needed overtime to defeat the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final Monday night, thanks to an Andrei Svechnikov goal midway through the extra frame.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active playoff game-winning goals' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to record at least five game-winning goals in their Stanley Cup Playoff career can you name in eight minutes?

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 23

Winners, losers from Saturday's NHL playoffs: Hurricanes get even with OT win

The NHL's Eastern Conference Finals continued on Saturday night with the Carolina Hurricanes picking up a 3-2 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens.

Hurricanes' OT win evens series, snaps long drought for franchise

Cale Makar to determine when to return to Avalanche lineup

Winners, losers from Friday's Stanley Cup playoffs

Which Round 2 loser team has the most concerning outlook?

Sidney Crosby shares big update about Evgeni Malkin

Crosby reveals massive news about Penguins future, possible retirement

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7

Winners, losers from Thursday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes push Flyers to brink

There was only one Stanley Cup Playoff game on Thursday night, and it was a pivotal one in the Eastern Conference.c

Alex Lyon has 'caught fire' in net as Sabres, Habs prepare for Game 2

Mikko Rantanen finished season with significant injury suffered at Olympics

New Maple Leafs GM 'comfortable' keeping Craig Berube as coach

Eight worst Oilers managerial decisions in the Connor McDavid era

Who benefits most from cap increase? Why Connor Bedard is big winner

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

Hurricanes’ Svechnikov Officially Silences Doubters After Career Season

It’s been an interesting season for Carolina Hurricanes’ Andrei Svechnikov. After going pointless through the first eight games of the 2025-26 campaign, some were worried that his regular season was going to be like the previous two.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / March 18

Hurricanes’ Andrei Svechnikov Is Back as their Dynamic Power Forward

After a slow start to the 2025-26 season, Carolina Hurricanes’ Andrei Svechnikov has been on a point-per-game run over the last 59 games. The Russian has returned to his dynamic power-forward role which the Hurricanes drafted him for back in 2018.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 29

Hurricanes pull off historic comeback win against Mammoth

That is an incredible comeback. Also a stunning meltdown by the Mammoth to not secure even a point out of that game in the standings.

Red Wings' Patrick Kane passes Hall of Famer Mike Modano to become top-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history

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The 'Active Stanley Cup Playoffs points leaders' quiz

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / January 17

Andrei Svechnikov's hat trick carries Hurricanes past Devils

Andrei Svechnikov scored a hat trick as the Carolina Hurricanes secured a 4-1 victory against the New Jersey Devils in a gritty battle on Saturday night in Newark, N.J.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / November 24

Where have things gone wrong with Andrei Svechnikov and the Hurricanes?

While the Carolina Hurricanes remain as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, there’s a growing concern over the performance of one of the team’s top players.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / November 22

Svechnikov Open to Trade, Teams Calling Hurricanes Need Monster Offer

According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov had told the Hurricanes he would be open to a trade earlier this season, and word got out.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Hurricanes’ Andrei Svechnikov’s Early-Season Struggles are Glaring

On Saturday night (Oct. 25), the Carolina Hurricanes wrapped up their six-game, 12-day road trip, going 4-2-0 over that span. After eight games into the 2025-26 season, they sit with a 6-2-0 record and are two points back of the New Jersey Devils.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 26, 2025

Hurricanes stave off elimination as Panthers miss star forward

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Hurricanes stave off elimination, Panthers miss star forward

For the first time since "X-Men: The Last Stand" ruled the box office in 2006, the Carolina Hurricanes have won an Eastern Conference Final game.

Watch: Carolina takes first ECF lead over Florida with second-period goal

Panthers coach Paul Maurice delivers an all-time quote about his team

Oilers provide differing injury updates on Connor Brown, Calvin Pickard

Bruins reportedly shopping top forward in potential offseason shake-up

Frost earn second straight PWHL Walter Cup with 2-1 OT win over Charge

Henrik Lundqvist among seven included in 2025 IIHF Hall of Fame class

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15, 2025

Watch: Andrei Svechnikov goal propels Hurricanes to East Final

Watch: Incredible Andrei Svechnikov goal propels Hurricanes to second Eastern Conference Final in three seasons

The Carolina Hurricanes ousted the Washington Capitals.

Watch: Capitals goalie Logan Thompson makes save of the Stanley Cup playoffs

Watch: Jets stay alive in Stanley Cup playoffs with help from Stars defenseman

Watch: Mark Scheifele gets dropped on huge punch from Jamie Benn

Why can't the Maple Leafs' biggest stars perform in the playoffs?

Longtime NHL forward confirms retirement, joins Senators' front office

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 10, 2025

Watch: Andrei Svechnikov breaks scoreless tie in Game 3

Watch: Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov breaks scoreless tie in Game 3 vs. Capitals

The Carolina Hurricanes struck first in a pivotal Game 3 of the East semifinals against the Washington Capitals.

Capitals' Tom Wilson shows his value in Game 2 win

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Goaltending concerns for Oilers, Golden Knights

Stanley Cup playoffs: Top five Conn Smythe Trophy candidates

Breaking the ice: The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 'Most career goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 27, 2025

Andrei Svechnikov (hat trick), Canes send Devils to brink

Andrei Svechnikov recorded a hat trick in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Sunday for the Carolina Hurricanes, who overcame the second-period loss of goalie Frederik Andersen to beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 in Newark, N.J., and take a commanding 3-1 series lead.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / April 4, 2025

Hurricanes’ Andrei Svechnikov out with undisclosed injury

Carolina Hurricanes right winger Andrei Svechnikov will be held out of the lineup Friday versus the Detroit Red Wings for precautionary reasons, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour confirmed per team reporter Walt Ruff.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / December 12, 2023

Hurricanes’ Star Andrei Svechnikov Faces Extended Absence

The Carolina Hurricanes were dealt a potentially significant blow on Tuesday as star forward Andrei Svechnikov will be sidelined “for at least a while” following an MRI.